F5 Viprion, Manual

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Guidelines for AC-powered equipment
An AC-powered installation must meet the following requirements:
• Install the unit using a 20 Amp external branch circuit protection device.
• Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply.
Guidelines for DC-powered equipment
A DC-powered installation must meet the following requirements:
• Install the unit using a 50 Amp external branch circuit protection device.
• For permanently connected equipment, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect in the fixed wiring.
• Use only copper conductors.
• Cabling for the system must be grounded on both sides.
• Normally, one power feed is used for each individual power supply.
Guidelines for VIPRION DC platform installation
Important: The VIPRION platform must be installed in a restricted access location, such as a central office
or customer premises environment.
Note: The power supply for the VIPRION DC Platform does not have an on/off switch. You control the
power from the DC power source.
Note: You must use copper wire for the ground wire and all lead wires.
Note: You should coat bare conductors with an appropriate antioxidant compound before you make crimp
connections. You should bring all unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars to a bright finish and
then coat them with an antioxidant before you connect them.
NEBS platform guidelines
The following information applies to the Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) version of the VIPRION platform.
This equipment meets NEBS requirements per GR-63-CORE.
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